| 释义 |
fiberglass Also known as spun glass, fiberglass is a composite of extremely fine fibers of glass. Invented in 1938 by Russell Games Slayter of Owens-Corning for use as insulating material, the raw spun glass is used as a reinforcing agent and combined with polymers and epoxies to create what is known popularly as fiberglass, which can be drawn, shaped, and molded for a wide variety of uses. The low weight, great tensile strength, and dielectric properties of fiberglass contribute to its wide use in both rigid and non-rigid applications, including boat hulls, swimming pools, hot tubs, surfboards, thermal insulation, automobile bodies, and cable strength members. Owens-Corning remains the largest manufacturer of fiberglass, which it markets as Fiberglas®. See also strength member. |